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The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-09-23
A RAINY DAY.

When the sumner sky is heavy
And the grass Is wet with rain,
When we hear the ceaseless patter
OF ths drops against the pane,
Let us hasten to the attic
Where tbs shadows darby crown
The cobwets and the clapboards,
And the rafters grim and brown.
There Il stands back in the corner,
Covered Ger with dust, the wheel
That our granddame used for spinning,
And the quaint old-fashioned reel.
There's the musket old and rusty,
Twas grsndsire's long ago
When he hlstened 70 the battle
In his valor and his glow.
Hung on pegs, row OF dresses,
BOnnets, garments out OK style;
Could you see them deck their wearers
You would only stop and smile
Dainty slippers, slim and peaked,
High-heeled, very trim and gay;
Now they're only dingy satin
With their rosettes somber gray.
There's a spinet with its wires
Covered DER with yellow rust;
Touch the lzeys-no chords OF must
Follow, out cloud OF dust.
But It's said your granddame used to
Woo the gallants TO her side;
And it's sold she rent their bosoms
VITA the spinet's ripping tide.
Here's a chip hat old and battered,
And the remnants OF "a doll;
Here's a wire cage your uncle
Brought from China with q poll;
Here's a hoop you used 70 trundle
When you wore your pants at knees;
Here's a kite you used TO gaily
Sail upon the summer breeze.
Here are countless precious treasures
Put with loving care away,
just to greet your grown-up fancies
All Upol a rainy day.
But the summer sky is clearing,
Quit the attic and come down;
Leave tbs quaint old tokens up there
Meath the rRfters grim and brown.
II. S. Keller. tn Detroit Free Pres,
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-09-23

Fifteen years ago Miss Sarah CLARK, OF
Bort Smith, Ark, bought a handsome
5Smbstone and had it thus inscribed: ''In
memory of Miss Sarah Clark, born jap.
uary %, 1907. Here q blank space wa
left on which to cut the date of her death
World, farewell, I must return to dust
till Jesus in whom I have believed from
youth to old age, bids me rise and live
with him in a world without end. Blessed
are the dead who die in the Lord" The
tombstone lay in her dooryard, covered
with boards, until the other day, when
Aunt Sarah died in the house where she
had lived for thirty -seven years, and now
it has been set up oyer her grave in Oak
Grove Cemetery, which was donated to
the city by her years ago. and still is
known as "Aunt Sarah Clark's grave
yard,D
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-09-23
Congressman wilkins Wager.

Congressman wilkins, of Ohio, was
standing in front Of a hotel few days
ago, says the Washington Post, when he
made bet with few friends that he
could show them at least six heads of red
hair without the presence of a white horse
for each head. The penalty imposed was
a box of cigars. The Congressman sug-
gested a walk, and the party started
forth. Mr.. Wilkins led them to a store for
the sale of human hair, and in the window
were seven clay" heads adorned with red
wigs. In the midst Of wilkins exultation,
however, around the corner came funeral
procession of eight carriages, each drawn
2 pair of white horses.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-09-23
A Prominent nrorchant i'm trouble

A Prominent Merchant in Trouble
Old monsybags mopss in his office all day,
AS snapptEh and cross q hear;
The clerks knew enough keep cut of his way,
Lest the BlSrsh ant BAOuld REUnabl0 AID swear
EVsn TabBy, the eat. IL in fear of 3 cuR,
Or q ktsk, II she ventures too near
They All knew the master is apt to be rough
And his freaks unexpected eRd queer.
What makes the old follow so RuPly and grim,
And behave cOnfcundSdly meant
There's certainly ethinR the atAar With hiEH-
Is IL Bt0LR ash. er liver, spleenf
We've guessed it-hiH liver 10 sluggish and bad
His bleo3 Is dis0raaFod and foul
Tvs enough 10 make any enc hoPalessly mad,
And greet his best fYiand with q EFOWl.
The worldwide remedy, Dr.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery, will correct q
disordered liver and purify the blood, tone
your system and build up your flesh and
strength.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-09-23
onner paonIe In Georgia.

Dolly County can boast Of the tallest
man as we'll as the smallest woman in
Georgia. Sam Cason stands IN his stock
ing feet, seven feet and two inches; and
there is room enough above for several
more inches. Cason is so slim that he
hardly casts a shadow, but he can get over
ground about as fast as a locomotive. Mrs.
A. Hall has a daughter, Anna, that was
born in 1872, consequently she is fifteen
years old and only thirty inches in height.
She is a perfect model of a woman, is
sprightly, intelligent and pretty. She goes
about her household duties like little
lady, but being so small she is not REQUIRED
70 do much.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-09-23

To the man or woman who has never
less. But to the one who has suffered and
despaired, health appears as q priceless
boon. To the thousands Of unfortunate
women, who are suffering from some Of
the many forms of Reakn ssSes or irregu-
larities peculiar to their sex, DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription holds forth the
promise Of a speedy restoration Of this
Is priceless boon"
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-09-23
Lung Troubles and Wasting

Diseases can be cured, if properly treated
in time, as shown by the following state
ment from D. G. Freeman, sydney: "Hay-
ing been great sufferer from pulmonary
past two years, it afcrds me pleasure tc
testify that SCoTTs ENULsIoN Of Cod Liver
Oil with Lime and Soda has given me great
relief, and cbesrfully recommend it to al
suffering in a similar way to myself. In ad
dition, would say, that it is very pleasant
to take"
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-09-23

OLD pill boxes are spread over the land by
the thousands after having been empted by
suffering humanity. WhSt mass Of sick
eninR, disgusting medicine the poor stomach
has 70 contend with. Too much strong medi-
cine. Priclly Ash Bitters is rapidly and
surely taking the place Of all this class OF
drugs, and ia curing all the Ills arising from
a disordsred condition Of the liver, kidneys,
stomach and bowels.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-09-23
A sultan.s Favorite Pastime.

The Sultan of Zanzibar has had a gigan-
tic merry go-around erected in the garden
of his country place. Every denizen of
the African Jungle is represented on it.
His favorite amusement is to take about
fifty of the ladies Of his harem out to this
place, where he makes them ride round for
hours at time while he looks on aud
drinks sherbet
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-09-23
sConstantIE hawking and spIttIng.''

rr,o,..s Tsr-sur.sC. Tsq. ag1g Pine Street,
G. T0,lis M writes: q I was a great sufferer
from cafsrrh for three years. Al times could
ana sDitting and for the last eight months
could not breathe through the nostTlls- i
flv Il was advised to try DIR. 6aGcs eatarrh
Rernedv and / am now a weIl man. j bclleye
n IA ne the only sure remedy Tor cataTTh now
manufacfITre1. and one has only 70 give u 2
fair triaI to experience astounding results and
q permanent cure.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-09-23

ELI RoBBrvs, T1acnHan p. o.. ColumR|a Co ",
Pa, says: MY daughter had cattAII ~ " n ~
Sage's CatarTh Remedy adyerti5e1, am ~ q
cured bottle for her and soon saw In =
heIned her: a third bottle erected Ps4i Ia
nent cure. she is now eighteen years old ana
souud and hearty"
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-09-23

Feminine Farmers In Iowa.
Nine hundred and fifty women in Iowa
own and manage farms. Six more have
stock farms and twenty dairy farms.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-09-23

r. w. TANsILL & Co., Chicago:
MY retail sales Of your "Tansill's Punch
Scent cigar for last year 1SS2) were 182, 900
This year expect to sell at least 25O, 600 0
this justly popular brand.
CHAs. S. PKowITT, Druggist,
Denver, Col.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-09-23

No, YOU may not understand why saw log
is ike crank but II you lSok close you win
see that they are both off their base.-DutEth
Photographer.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-09-23

AFTER a cyclone every body feels blew
and discouraged
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-09-23

TIE willy autumnal politician, like the
street Arab, stumps it for suckers.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-09-23

LYoN's Tasteless Syrup Of Quinine is as
pleasantas Lemon Syrup. Children love .25c
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-09-23
w T.,s111, r. Go. Cbicapo:

A MAN will run after a dollar, while a dog
will follow q scent-OftGrjo Bree Press
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-09-23

TIP the waiter heavily If you would heaV-
tly tip the scales. --HoteE Mali.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-09-23

If afflicted with Sore Eyes use DR.. Isaac
Thompsons Eye Water. Druggists sell it2oo.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-09-23

WHY is an unsteady man Ike an unsteady
light? Because he is apt to go out ntghta--
". Y. Ledger.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-09-23

YOU'VE got the drop on me-" Us the pa
per said to the ink blOt.-Char{estoun Enter
T13.iSg
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-09-23

FAIR Fashlonables patronize that stand
ard beautifer, Glenn's Sulphur Soap.
HIPS Hair and Whisker Dye, Soc. The best
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-09-23

MINISTERS are about the only servants
who do not have Sunday Out."-HaTpeS' $
Bazar.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-09-23
esUntoId Agony from CatarrIn.''

Prof. W. HAUsNER, the famous mesmertsto
1 sufTered untold agony from chronic nasal
catarrh Ny family physician gave Inc up as
incIIrabIe and said / must die. My case was
such a bad one. that every day. towards sun
set, my voice would become so hoarse could
barely speak above whisper. In the morning
my coughing ard clearing Of my throat Wouid
almost gtranple me- By tho use Of DR.. sage s
Catarrh Remedy, in three months, was wen
man. and the cure has been permanent.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-09-23

zee Is cents per Bottle
sold BY dFngGfatss
- EfEbGT1Ms 1MG
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-09-23

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Purgatiye Pellets
vegetable, harmless, painless, sure
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-09-23

Cattle chew bones because tho sys-
tenn needs lime
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-09-23
FRANK SCEulfANN.


working for us. Agents preferred who can furnish
their own horscE and give their whole time 20 the
business. Spare moments may be- prOhtnblY em~
ployed also. A few vacancies Ia towns and cities.
B. r.. JOHNSON ds Co, lob Main st., Richmond, Va.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-09-23

WHEN WRfTrse TO ABvEnTmERg PLrAsn
state that Fea saw tAs AdFbrisenssi IN talJ
eagass
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-09-23

That stalk abroad in hidRous dreams
With Which dygpspsia's fancy seems,
VIII never trouble with their Ills
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-04-29
NOT CLAD, NOR BAD.

You sang q little song o-day--
IT was not sad, it was not gay
The very theme Was nigh outw prn. If NJ
Two lovers met--as lovers may;
They had not met since yesterday;
They must Not meet agail,--tiil mornl
:! And did they meet again, my dear?
Did morning come and find them hera
70 see each other a eyes again? &
Alas! on that you are not clear;
For hearts will shit az winds will vecr,
And love can vser ike any vans. NJ
All! no, think some sudden craze,
Some bitter spirit beiell their days; :.
What was that plaintiye minor fort 4
No more together lie their ways; Il
Remote, perhaps, the lover strays
Perhaps tho lady comes no moro. S5
So strange thennmbers sob and well;
No; there's no guessing what beieli.
1t il the sweetest song you sing;
Not sad, and yeti cannot tell;
Not glad. and yet tbs very we'll
Like love, like life, like any thing.
--Macmillan's Magazine.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-04-29
BY the Eternal, he Paid.

Washington Corr. Cleveland Leader.
OF a. Washington baker who died. a
few days ago g. good story is told OF
an experience he had with Andrew
Jackson. It was when the baker was
q very small lad. He was an ap.
prentice, and his employer used to
send him to collect the debts due the
firm. One day he was sent with bill
to a certain treasury clerk, which in.
dividual refused to pay and, in ad-
dition gave the youngster q scolding
for daring to come to him on a dun
ming expedition. The little apprentice
was actually frightened at what was
said to him, and began to cry as he
left the scene He was still crying as
he passed through the White House
grounds close by, where he met Old
Hickory taking a walk. .... IL q
"What is the matter, my little
boy?" asked the President. *sS
The little fellow related as best he
could what had taken place, when
the president told him to 60 back and
ask the clerk If he would not be will
ing to give his note for the amount he
owed. The clerk only laughed when
the proposition was made to him. It
was as good q way to pay q debt as
he wanted. The note was drawn up
in due form and the boy returned to
the White House grounds, where the
president. whom, however. he did not
know, was waiting his return. After
examining it to see that lit was all
right Jackson Wrrte ina bold hand
across the back his own name, and
then told the boy to present it 70 the
clerk at the proper time. Il IL vera
not paid then. Sc would be paid II
brought to- the White House. The
day for the reaenp ion Of the note
had no sooner arrived thar the boy
appeared s.. the treasury With tha
paper. He did not have % wait lone
Tor his money after the clerk Rad road
the end orsement upon the back 70
him 9 situA tion Was worth more than
tho sum he Owed The baker
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-04-29
The Story Of Punch and Judy.

The Story Of Punch Il and ,J,lely,,.
IN m. 4 !, B,
- ianslo ssoI ~ s u y ana
,'udy ls, 70 its original form, as follows:
Mr.. Punch, 4 gentl lehman Of great per-
sonal ATTRACTION s. married IL Mise
1,,dv Is, !, J, .
J, . 800. - .'s'<' 2 'osu'y us'ukl ~
tne naDy no name ls gwen IN
the plece. the infant being too young
to be chrHtened. In q fit OF horrid
and demoniac ;;ealonsv M pinch ~,
.. 49,. 49,, 6 49,. 49,
9 sscono 1eiuco, 'l raneies MS oea 'd
fui offspring. just as he completed
his dreadful purpose Mrs. Judy enters.
witnesses The brutal havoc, and crit
screaming; she soon returns. however.
armed witha bludpeon. and apnlies IS
to her husbands head. (which to the
wood returns s wooden sonnd !" EY.
asperated bv iealousv and rape
Mr.. Punch seizes another bl,dgeon
and lays her prostrate at his feet:
then se,zing the murdered jIfant and
expiring mother. he f1inps them both
ont Of fine window into fhas stroot 8
The dead hod;as hav;,,, haen f,,,rd
police officers enter the dwe1l;no
Of Mr.. pnnch who f9;os for h;s lie
mounts his steatl. and the antho r nes.
lecting like other GREAT poets. the con-
ininp unities Of time and rlaca con.
yeys his hero into SPAN. whare how,
ever. he is arrested hv on off;oar -
the terrible ;nonisit;on. Aftar andnr.
ing the most cr,,el tortnras With ~.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-04-29
Satisfactory Collateral.
San Francisco Wasp.

San Francisco Wasp.
AS a. janitor Of bank not very
far from the Palace, opened the door
he was surprised to observe three rath-
er tired looking citizens seated on the
steps, the center one ofwhom held q
sealed envelope carefully in sight OF
his companions.
"Want to make a deposit, gentle
menu" asked the cashier, who shortly
arrived. "Step inside" %s .s.5
."No, want to negotiate loan,"
said the man with the envelope, "and
there amt a minute to lose. ] want
$4,000 .quicker'n Hades can scorch a
feather" #e11< r., l. + = :.
"What collaterals have you gov
ernment?" inquired the bank official.
Government npthin'. I've got
something that beats 4.per-cents all
hollow. You see I've been sitting in q
poker game across the street, and
there's over 81, 600 in the pot. There
are three or four pretty strong hands
out, and as I've every cent in the cen
ter the boys have given me thirty min
utes to raise q stake on my hand.
It's in this envelope. just look at it,
but don't give it away to these gentle
men. They in the game, and came
along to see Con monkey with the
cards. - 2zn5s 81 s5s 5s.s.5 4
But, my. dear sir, = said the cashier,
who had quietly opened the envelope
and found it to contain four kings and
an ace, this is entirely irregular we
don't lend money on cards"
"But you amt goingt see me raised
out on hand like that" whispered
the pokerist. nThese fellows think
Tn blufing, and can just clean out
the whole gang. You see We ain't
PLAYING Pushes, SO I've got 'em right
IN the door" : , 81
Cant help it sir. Never heard Of
such 9 thing said the cashier and
the disapp pplicant and friends
drifted sadly ont. On the corner they.
met the bank 8 presid lent, who was#
himself just from quiet little all
NIGHT game At the Union They ex.s
planned tho case aRaiin and the next
moment the superior officer dArted
into the bank, seized j, bag of TWEEN
ties, and followed tho trio. III shout
ten minutes he returned with tho Dag
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-04-29
The Old Fortress at San Angus.
rsr tine, Florida.

Letter to Cleveland Leader.
;: This old Spanish town was founded
in 1864, just seventy-two years afte!..
America was discovered. It was g.
thriving settlement when John Smith
buff Ills first cabins at Jamestown,
and. almost two generations had lived
and died in it before the Pilgrims land
ed 1T plymouth Rock. 1t has now a
fortS which was occupied by the Span.
iards during the days of the inquisi.
ton, and in the dungeons of which
skeletons have been found chained to
the wall. The Senatorial party visit
ed these dungeons, and with the aid OF
a. lamp crept into the cells which never
see the light of day We were shown
cells which had been walled up, and
were told that there were probably
other cells under the great ram
parts which had not yet been discov-
erred. In 1885 two skeletons in cages
were found here, and ifthese old walls
could speak they would, l doubt not,
fell many q tale OF inquisitorial cruel
ty. Every stone of the great fort is
temented with the sweat of human
slavery. It was begun one hundred:
years after the discovery of America,
and occupied l64 years in building.
It is made of Coquina rock. sort of
composition OF shell and sand, and It.
would mot take q very powerful naval
ship to knock it into ruins. It is now
] occupied by Geronimo:s band Of the
Apaches. which are here under guard,
and during Our visit we saw The In
dians and their families in ae wild q
state DO may be seen On the western
frontiers. The sqnaws carried about
their pappooses on their backs; little
Indian boys ran about hall naked,
and the braves and squaHs sat upon
the w4lls of the fort gambling Id the
Indian fashion. Here and there could
be seen fresh heel hung upon thew
and jerked for drying, and outside Of
some lf the tents were camp fires MP.
on which q squaw was cooking her
meal. The sergeant ID charge told MS.
.that the Indian were very quiet and
that they had not caused much troub-s
le. Trey are given 4 certain alloW-l
Ance q foods daily BY the government.
sand are cArsfu1ly watched.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-04-29
Mrs. Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Thinks the Women in England
Dress Immodestly.


Dress Immodestly.
Chicago Inter Ocean.
The toilets OF English women are ab-
solutely corrupting to the young men
who 60 into what is called the best so.
ciety. Even children are surprised at
the fashionable display of arms and
shoulders. The other evening lady
came to our table in ''full dress.'' My
little granddaughter approached her
slowly, and after deliberately survey
ing the novel costume, she remark
ed with a child's simplicity:
"Why, you are not dressed; 1 see
your skin"
The lady, embarrassed, laughed and
asked: "But doesn't your mother
wear low dresses?"
20 no." answered for the absent
mother, in a deprecating tone; "and
am afraid that you will take cold from
this exposure.
And our guest did keep up slight
cough all evening, and was evidently
uuCOIuAOEI dU4os DuU WQaC Is OlSCOm-
fort, sickness or even death to wom-
en- who worship at the shrine OF fash
ion!
Inever see q girl with bare shoulders
without recalling Oliver Wendell
Holmes description of Blanche Crea-
mer in his story of "Elsie Venner."
At the tea table of widow Roment,
Blanche was seated Ito her great dis
gust) between the old village doctor
and the old village clergyman; while,
quite aloof from her, attractive young
gentlemen were chatting gaily witll
other ladies OF the party. Recovering
her spirits by degrees, she began play
ing off her surfaces" upon the two
old doctors, first heavingu her white
and glaring right shoulder to the
clergyman, and then heaving up her
white and glaring left shoulder to the
physician. The clergyman was stun
ned, the physician was amused, but
both were tempted; aad the girls man.
euver was quite TYPICAL OF the tricks
and. schemes, the traps and snares
which are set in the present fashion,
able society of the more depraved
strata of the English upper crust.